Commercial sterilization differs from complete sterilization in that commercial sterilization
A) employs a higher temperature.
B) kills only bacteria.
C) may result in the survival of thermophiles.
D) may result in the survival of fungal spores.
E) kills all microorganisms.

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Commercial sterilization aims to kill all pathogenic and spoilage microorganisms in food, but it may allow the survival of thermophilic bacteria that do not pose a risk to human health under normal storage conditions.

Commercial Sterilization Differs from Complete Sterilization in That Commercial Sterilization